Who is Boohle? The inspiring story of South African singer
Buhle Manyathi, commonly known as Boohle, is one of the finest South African up-and-coming singers. She is best known for her tracks Siyathandana, Slala Amalunde, and Yini Na. The singer's style blends afro-soul, afro-house, Amapiano, and gospel, causing waves in the South African music industry. So, what is her story?
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Key takeaways
- Buhle Manyathi founded a musical trio with two of her sisters at an incredibly young age.
- In 2020, she released Izibongo and Umbuso Wabam'nyama, two of her most sensational releases to date.
- The South African singer was recently confirmed as part of the cast of MTV's new reality TV show, Inside Life: City Girls Are Up.
Profile summary
Full name | Buhle Manyathi |
Nickname | Boohle |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | February 20, 1999 |
Boohle's age | 26 years old (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Place of birth | Vosloorus, Gauteng, South Africa |
Current residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Ethnicity | Black |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height in feet | 5'6" |
Height in centimetres | 167 |
Weight in pounds | 121 |
Weight in kilograms | 60 |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Black |
Marital status | Single |
Siblings | Nomtee Manyathi and Zinhle Bri Manyathi |
Children | 1 |
Profession | Singer and songwriter |
Boohle's biography
Buhle Manyathi was born on February 20, 1999, in a little township known as Vosloorus in Gauteng. There is very little information regarding Boohle's family during her formative years.
How old is Boohle now?
She is 26 years old as of 2025.
What is Boohle's real name?
The famous singer was born Buhle Manyathi.
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What made Boohle famous?
The South African celebrity entered the limelight thanks to her popular songs, Siyathandana, Hamba Wena, and Mama. Her ability to blend amapiano, gospel, and afro-house genres has made her one of the most famous South African musicians.
Early beginnings
At an age when dolls and toys are often a young girl's companions, Boohle discovered her passion for music. She established a musical trio with her two sisters at a remarkably early stage in her life.
The singer grew up in a conservative Christian family and was not allowed to listen to secular music. She grew up listening to numerous gospel artists, the most notable being Ntokozo Mbambo, who was her main inspiration.
Who discovered Boohle?
In 2017, the Tshwane Gospel Choir noticed the singer's talent. She joined the choir and honed her songwriting and performance skills. The singer says she discovered her talent at 18 and fell in love with everything involved in the song-making process. She is particularly fond of writing songs about love.
Her song, Yini Na, reached number one on Yfm's Hot 99 chart, while others like Slala Amalunde were huge hits on local airwaves. After experimenting with numerous genres at the beginning of her career, the singer finally settled on a blend of afro-soul, afro-house, Amapiano, and gospel music.
Boohle's songs and albums
In 2020, she released Izibongo and Umbuso Wabam'nyama, two of her most sensational releases to date. Both albums quickly became some of South Africa's most-streamed albums. Boohle's Singili is one of her most popular tracks.
Here is a quick look at a few of the tracks she has featured in.
- C'buda M & Sdida - Will You Be Mine (feat. Boohle, Tee Jay, DJ Stoks & MD Le Sax)
- Kabza De Small - Yapheli'Mali Yam (feat. Boohle)
- Major League - Piano City (feat. Boohle)
- Ntokzin - Inombolo (feat. Boohle)
- Ntokzin - Kanti Yini (feat. Boohle & Ta Skipper)
- Soa Mattrix - Abafana Bomdantso (Vocal Mix) (feat. Lamcrary & Boohle)
- ThackzinDJ - Izwelonke (feat. Boohle & Teejay)
- Wanna Give It All (feat. Josiah De Disciple)
- Zulu Mkhathini - Asambe (feat. Boohle & Mahotella Queens)
Boohle's Pillow Talk
The singer released Pillow Talk in November 2021. The track features Ntokzin, another prolific South African musician. The song had more than 2.2 million views on YouTube as of 2025.
Is Boohle in a relationship?
Boohle does not have a husband, nor is she in a relationship, as there are no pictures available of a wedding or of her partner. A few months ago, there were rumours that she was dating Josiah De Disciple.
This started after the duo collaborated on their famous song Mama. Josiah was even rumoured to be the father of Boohle's child.
However, the singer-songwriter dispelled these rumours, noting that there was nothing between her and Josiah. Besides reminding everyone that Josiah is married, she also noted that Josiah was with someone else when they were working on their EP.
Does Boohle have a child?
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Yes, the renowned singer has a baby boy called Sbusiso or Sbu. According to a Facebook post, Sbu turned 7 in December 2024. The singer has always posted her son on social media and celebrated him. In 2021, she shared a video of herself and her son on Mother's Day.
Boohle's latest news
The South African singer was recently confirmed as part of the cast of MTV's new reality TV show, Inside Life: City Girls Are Up. Speaking to TrueLove about her part on the show, the reality TV star had this to say:
Do not try to be something that you're not because you're trying to follow trends or other people's standards. So, it makes me realise once again that it's very important to just be genuine to yourself, be yourself, don't lose yourself because you've got cameras in front of your face and you've got fame now, people know you.
Just keep on being you, and that's what people love, that's what people appreciate, just be you.
How can I contact Boohle?
If you want to book Boohle for an event, you can contact her through the following channels:
- Email: thebooking@djsproduction.co.za
- Call: +27 81 340 1356
Who is Boohle signed to?
The singer is signed to The Waltz Music Group.
Fun facts
- Boohle attended the Lethulwazi Comprehensive Secondary School.
- She loves wearing glasses.
- Her songs, Singili and Pillow Talk, are about the same guy.
Boohle is one of the most prolific up-and-coming South African singers today. Her ability to combine multiple music genres into something unique has played a pivotal role in her rise to fame.
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